Application Developer (Entry Level to SME) TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington

Position ID:J0726-1869

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

The Applications Developer designs, writes, and tests basic software under direct supervision. They primarily translate simple business needs into functional code, debug errors, and assist senior team members with application deployment and system maintenance.

This position is located in our Arlington office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities ( Entry Level)
• Coding: Write and maintain clean, simple source code using programming languages like JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Testing & Debugging: Assist in running unit and integration tests to identify errors, followed by making basic code fixes.
• Prototyping: Create basic design layouts or software prototypes based on provided specifications.
• Maintenance: Update and modify existing applications, patch bugs, and maintain technical documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Work with senior developers, UX designers, and project managers to understand basic app requirements.

Key Responsibilities ( Junior Level)
• Programming & Code Creation: Write, configure, and maintain code for software applications following specified design guidelines.
• Debugging & Testing: Participate in functional and non-functional testing. Execute test plans to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation, workflow flowcharts, and system procedures.
• User Support: Perform routine corrections based on user feedback and provide end-user troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Assist higher-level developers and project managers by attending design meetings and requirements-gathering sessions

Key Responsibilities (Mid-Level)
• Software Development & Integration: Write and maintain clean, scalable code for complex applications, APIs, and data integrations.
• Systems Analysis: Analyze user needs, define requirements, and create technical design specifications and architectural prototypes.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Design test plans, conduct unit testing, and perform debugging to ensure software performance and reliability.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex application errors, optimize system performance, and provide technical guidance to end-users.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, system manuals, and workflow diagrams.

Key Responsibilities (Senior Level)
• Complex System Architecture: Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure software applications and back-end database schemas.
• Advanced Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in polyglot distributed environments (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or specialized frameworks).
• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical subject matter expert and project lead. Guide cross-functional teams, conduct code reviews, and enforce organizational coding and security standards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose highly ambiguous and complex technical problems, install fixes, and correct performance bottlenecks.
• Integration & API Management: Design, build, and maintain complex API integrations, event-driven data flows, and cloud-native services.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Consult with business analysts, management, and end-users to translate functional business requirements into technical specifications.
• Documentation: Author comprehensive technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and system manuals

Key Responsibilities (SME Level)
• System Architecture & Design: Lead the design, modification, and development of highly complex distributed applications, API integrations, and scalable database systems.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, direct, and oversee software development teams through the project lifecycle. Act as an escalation point for resolving extremely complex coding bugs and architectural roadblocks.
• Business Analysis: Work directly with senior stakeholders and business users to translate complex, evolving requirements into concrete technical and functional specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Lead the creation of robust functional and non-functional test plans. Define criteria for unit, integration, and security testing to ensure application stability and compliance.
• Standards & Compliance: Set, champion, and regularly revise the enterprise-wide guidelines for coding, security, and change management.
• Production Support: Investigate, diagnose, and resolve high-severity production issues in a timely manner. Evaluate the operating efficiency of software developed by third-party consultants and internal teams.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

All roles require an active TS/SCI with Poly

Entry- Level:
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant experience,
o or Bachelor's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience
• Technical Skills: Foundational knowledge of core programming principles, database management (e.g., SQL), and version control.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, keen attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication

Junior Level/Moderate:
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 4 years of relevant experience,
o Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience,
o or Masters Degree with 0 years of relevant experience
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in foundational programming languages (such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript depending on the tech stack).
• Database Management: Basic knowledge of database technologies and SQL.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze business requirements and system issues.
• Teamwork: Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Version Control: Familiarity with tools like Git or SVN (often preferred)

Mid-Level/Complex:
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 6 years of relevant experience,
o Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience,
o or Masters Degree with 2 years of relevant experience,
o or PhD with 0 years of relevant experience
• Technical Proficiencies: Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, JavaScript) and database management (SQL, Oracle).
• Frameworks & Tools: Knowledge of RESTful APIs, cloud deployment (AWS, Azure), and software development lifecycles (SDLC)

SME Level/Exceptionally Complex:
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 8 years of relevant experience,
o Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience,
o or Masters Degree with 4 years of relevant experience,
o or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience
• Technical Acumen: Mastery of modern web development frameworks, DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, and database management systems (SQL/NoSQL).
• Security Awareness: Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices, encryption protocols, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to decompose and resolve complex, systemic bugs and logic errors.
• Communication: Ability to distill highly complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders and leadership

All roles require an active TS/SCI with Poly
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 10 years of relevant experience,
o Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience,
o or Masters Degree with 6 years of relevant experience,
o or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
• Technical Acumen: High-level mastery of relevant technology stacks (e.g., Java, Python, C#, cloud-hosted/microservices architectures, and advanced database management).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional project management, analytical thinking, and cross-functional communication abilities

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $204,000.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

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